Finding the Third Proportional to 85,871 and 187,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,871 and 187,000 is: 407,227.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,871 : 187,000 = 187,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,871/187,000 = 187,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,871x = 187,000 × 187,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,871x = 34,969,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,969,000,000/85,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,227.12
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